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California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:47:47 -0700hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1By: Fran Duchamphttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-789085
Sat, 08 Feb 2014 06:18:21 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-789085going down memory lane on the issues. In our town–this idea was brought in on lies and manipulation…where does trust come in?
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:46:38 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-693987http://tinyurl.com/cc2qewd Bioethics Panel Gives Yellow Light to Anthrax Vaccine Trial in Children
by Jocelyn Kaiser on 19 March 2013, 12:01 AM why would we use children?
]]>By: francescaduchamp@att.nethttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-693984
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:32:57 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-693984Is Sustainability Even Possible? “The conclusion of the Science paper: “contemporary economic growth is unsustainable.” And true sustainability has to be long-term: it means ensuring that whatever decisions we make now do not lessen the ability of future generations to have at least as good a life as we enjoy today. We can’t buy our way out of the problem. http://news.yahoo.com/sustainability-even-possible-140008019.html
]]>By: francescaduchamp@att.nethttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-693959
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:27:52 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-693959I just met another person who has lost everything–she was walking by–asked to pet my dog and burst into tears–she had to give up her dog–because she lost her house. How can BOS ignore whats happening in our county–and just give money away to CEDAPP and groups like it. I guess the “trails” (CEDAPP is asking for 33,000 for trails) are really for the people that have lost everything to walk on. People should be embarrassed-supporting these “community” advisory groups and sub groups. I guess when they start seeing families with their children walking down these trails pushing their clothes in a wheel barrel–they will stop and think. (shaking head–I am horrified that some people have forgotten the true meaning of “community”.)
]]>By: francescaduchamp@att.nethttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-693920
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:35:55 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-693920This is agenda 21…the UN s 21st Century Agenda. And Im so sad to see that our elected leaders are not stopping it–there is article after article of how this is changing America–I voted for people to protect the Constitution…not make fun of it. This is socialism. We were suppose to protect what the founding fathers started for us–and we are failing. Where I live they dont see this–thee “group” only see s what they can do to be recognized. They have decided on what their “standards” should be–and are making others either do it their way–or they will do it for them. http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/Agenda21.pdf
]]>By: Walking Tallhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-693902
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:30:09 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-693902“DON”T DRINK THE KOOLADE”
]]>By: Compass2Truthhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-685730
Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:41:04 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685730“A professional grant solicitor will find, acquire, and manage external grants to fund county and community programs.” This was the brainchild of former Supervisor Jack Sweeney. During the May 15, 2012 BOS meeting when a Resolution acknowledging the reality of Agenda 21 was introduced by John Knight. Despite protests, the item was indefinitely “postponed” in lieu of acquiring the GRANT MONIES. The reason given by Jack Sweeney, “We’d be here for 5 days if this was opened up to the public.” Accountability to citizens? You’ve got to be kidding. Just look at the new reorganization to see the CAO-CZARS have taken over EDC.
]]>By: Compass2Truthhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-685727
Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:23:19 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685727Next Economy, Progressives, Environmental Movement, Sustainable Development, Agenda 21, Socialism–whatever you want to call it–spells UNACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS that have infiltrated virtually every aspect of society including the Tea Party. They change like chameleons. Track the names of the players in each group to get a better profile of their values and agendas. Note their deceptive language (refer to tactics described in BEHIND THE GREEN MASK). Now witness the BOS swallowing the toxic Kool Aid and the death of the Rural American Dream.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:41:42 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685148cookie65 yes…actually I was in the teaching profession–and it is much worse–I am a visual person and can see things faster than most–even if there is no words that come to mind. I believe in public schools–I honor home schooling…I believe in education. I believed in libraries with my soul. I am a dreamer…and I believe with my heart that people will do the right thing. Politically I have learned too many times that I shouldnt believe–because it does bring me to tears–it wares me out that a neighbor can deceive a neighbor –even when children are involved. My grandson at one point asked to be home schooled–I said no–because the social part is so important. Right now any one can take free classes on-line through apps. The Khan approach is very visual. Online global schools exist. But the down side–is that it isolates people–even using skype–one is still alone. Its missing the human touch. For a masters class I wrote a paper on both sides of the fight in the LA school system–neither side knew what I believed in…I have been trained to debate both sides of an issue with passion. I love information. But I believe in our constitution–I believe in those few that had the courage to come here. Even through my thirst for knowledge–I do not believe in socialism.
]]>By: cookie65http://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-685144
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:21:17 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685144Francesca, sustainability can be used to explain the demise of the union run education system in this country. As the theory goes, the educated tend to earn more and consume more, therefore more education increases the threat to sustainability. Sustainability is a multi-faceted assault on liberty and freedom. About the only thing you can credit the union run education with is the successful redistribution of trillions of dollars. Have you been following any of this? This school superintendent has been paid over $500,000 in achievement bonuses for test scores that teachers where doctoring to improve. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/30/us/former-school-chief-in-atlanta-indicted-in-cheating-scandal.html?_r=1&amp;
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:21:50 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685065inconveninant
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:19:25 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685064“of these people are what Lenin called “Useful Idiots” in they do not try to identify if actions and votes they make are within the framework of the United States or State of Texas Constitutions. For political and financial reasons (Block Grants, etc.), they sign away the freedoms that generations have died to preserve!” from the article already posted. Tea Party against sustainability. I am thinking that we are more “useful idiots” than incontinent–to these new groups.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:16:03 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685063http://www.teaparty911.com/issues/what_is_agenda_21.htm Tea Party against agenda 21 and sustainability…Mr. Ferry–im confused…this New Economy is sustainability…do only some in your party not agree? From this article “In Closing, Agenda21 is an octopus with millions of tentacles squeezing the very life of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution from our God-given unalienable rights. Each tentacle or program, such as Smart Meters, Smart Growth or LEED Building Codes comes to each of our homes and reaches out through City, County, State and Federal agencies, never “needing” citizen approval or congressional oversight!
A Final Quote, “Individual rights will have to take a back seat to the collective.” Harvey Ruvin, Vice Chairman, ICLEI. The Wildlands .”
]]>By: francescaduchamp@att.nethttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-685061
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:03:57 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685061@EDC resisdent. In regards to your question of this “EDAC is now officially CEDAC. Adding “community” to the Economic Development Advisory Commission’s name reflects an organic downward reach from the regulatory reform and General Plan implementation efforts which will be decided on later this year, down to the community level.” They are saying by adding the “word” community to their name that it proves that its all about the community and not government that is usually at the top of the decision making process. It is just words. They didnt do their homework and were using the acronym of the El Dorado Arts Council–and had to give it back. Since many of these groups were already in place BEFORE the community advisory councils have been picked. The word “community” means little to them.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:47:56 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685049I think I should start posting the names inside these groups–sub groups–councils…people keep bring up the GOB–I think these groups are scarier–because they are not accountable at all. what the BOS is going to go up and say–I change my mind–give us back our money? They cant even take it to court–they gave them the money. So If things dont work out after a year they wont give them more–but the first 350,000 is okay. I know a matter of trust. Grants–good stuff… measure “k” will help–just a little in the Pollock school dist. (because remember the BOS has no money to help)
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:39:11 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685046Sparky…Once again I have no problem with some of the ideas…I dont like the deception. These circles of people decided they were better than the whole. They have been setting reports.. applying for grants without the whole knowing. I favor the Park for kids…not just trails. I favor the baseball field–generations have been playing on it. I think any business should be allowed to come in and try to “make” it. Here in Pollock stores come and go. Telling people how to paint? Come on. Our kids have to go down the hill for many things…why? Someone once again brought up the seniors–I love our seniors. That 350,000 came from the same place that their nutrition program comes from (as well as meals on wheels) the people who do the cooking at the sites have not have a raise in several years. Many services and people have gone without–yet they give all this money to people that havent been elected? You do not need these groups to apply for grants–this Rural development design grant–by the endowment for the arts–NEA has been around for a very long time. I watched a group in this county pay someone 25,000 to write a grant for 65,000–I dont get it. There have always been grants–the visual and performing arts has always relied on this group–the NEA. With some grants –one has to put up money. Lets say you put in 7000.00 then they will match it. We just did this in Pollock–for Measure “k” It is a “matched” grant. Look and see who are in these groups–sub groups–councils…same people. In order to work with their own idea of breaking down a “silo”–they have to work with the community. The word “silo” comes from business–business can become a micro community…and soon “clicks” will form–and shut out other people. This is already happening with these groups. The BOS already knew–people in CEDAPP already knew…they are the popular “kids” and the rest as cookie said–are an inconvenience. CEDAPP is doing what it wants already…Dogwood Club has become their favorite play mate. Sparky either wake up or let people know that you knew as well. To do grants as a group is great–there is money. But for the BOS to take money away from programs to give to their friends as “seed” money–that is not right.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:58:24 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685038EDC Resident, the meaning is a classification. There are those who view themselves as over and above the rest of us. They recognize our existence at their inconvenience and we are to be grateful for it. From their positions they must reach “downward” to give us the notion that we have a voice in determining what they have already decided is best for us.
]]>By: Evelynhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-685010
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:50:06 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685010“Conspiracies” – HERE
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Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:47:13 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-685009TRUTH — accountability & transparency — banishes “conspiracy” talk. Kind of like throwing a bucketful of water on the Wicked Witch.
]]>By: Evelynhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-684993
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:31:57 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684993Sparky: About “last year’s surplus” – WHICH “surplus”, and what was the total amount of that surplus?
]]>By: Evelynhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-684990
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:23:45 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684990Sparky: Good morning! You reference
“6 of last year’s recipients”. Who were they?
]]>By: Sparkyhttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-684984
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:05:25 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684984When the dust settles, CEDAC gets less than last year’s surplus with a third of that amount going to 6 of last year’s recipients. The remainder are for 3 specific functions including the pursuit of more grant money from outside sources. The Board is responsible, but CEDAC is accountable is completing the objectives. This is an approve county commission filling a void where no county employee has direct jurisdiction. It is easy to be a skeptic of the system and live, eat, and drink conspiracy, but let’s give them a year to prove the concept. Like the decision by the Board..
]]>By: EDC Residenthttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-684982
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:43 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684982“name reflects an organic downward reach”

What does that even mean?

]]>By: francescaduchamp@att.nethttp://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/board-of-supervisors-approves-web-portal-and-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-684866
Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:54:56 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684866And to think…the BOS couldnt afford to carpet the little library in Pollock–so through donations by the people (without their consent)5000.00 dollars was spent on a 1242 sq ft building with no parking…and to think of all the snotty messages I received saying the general fund was empty–that there was no money. (I still have those emails) or my favorite–being called personally to be asked to quit the questioning of public donations pertaining to the library. So instead people who are not elected are just given money (lots of money) to do “as they see fit..” <— from BOS meeting. Are they giving the mini grant of 5000.00 back to the people? (ironic that its the same amount that the carpet cost.)
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:15:51 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684840Bad assumption! Rather, Mike Roberts’ article (not Chris Daley).
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:07:14 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684838CONFUSING — 1) Para 19 of Mr. Daley’s report reads: “The current six grants were set to expire this year.”2) On 2/25/2013, at the beginning of then EDAC’s presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Jim Brunello said: “Two years ago when the LUPPU process started, when we first came before the Board, we passed out grants that had been just awarded the month before to do specifically what we were about to undertake. That was the zoning update, the Targeted General Plan Amendment, the Traffic Model Update. All of this we passed out. 3) At the 3/25/2013 BOS meeting, here reported upon, I asked: a) Is there any way to learn how much money was passed out? b) Which groups received the funds? ANSWERS RECEIVED at 04:43:00 into the meeting: a) Ron Briggs: “I don’t recall putting out any money two years ago.” b) Terri Daly: “I do believe Mr Brunello was talking about money given out by the State or by the Feds or by someone else to other jurisdictions, NOT our Board giving out the money.”
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:08:45 +0000http://www.mtdemocrat.com/?p=305592#comment-684835This is New Economy…sustainability…21st century agenda…socialism. I did not vote for any of these people. I do not believe in this…I am an American. I believe in the constitution of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I do not support socialist ideas. I am an individual. Once again I am not deciding for any one but myself. I have left links for both sides…many of which are Tea Party vids –Against this idea of Agenda 21 under the name of The New Economy. Come to our meeting April 3rd Pollock Pines…6 pm. this is all over the country…states are now making laws to ban this idea. People can do “global” events and transactions without giving up our country ideas–I say “no”…if someone ever puts it on a ballot. You do not need these groups to write for grants. They have always existed. Money…follow it. This money 350,000…the senior lunch program comes out of the same pot–it has come close to being cut…people who work for this program have not had raises in years…I bet while they are looking at this web site…they will not be thinking how much they love this county. The mini grants–Harper wants a statue of a really expensive bear on highway 50…I no many that think this is the wrong time…and she should give the money back to the town for other more pressing issues…such as more people standing in bread lines or losing their jobs. this is a joke–I DID NOT VOTE FOR ANY OF THESE PEOPLE–yet the government is going to give them money…ummm remember I was told that their was no money–so how can they give any away?
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